Cultivating Hope

This month arrives with a restless hum. When life feels tangled, the invitation is to move slowly. Breathe deeply. Tend carefully to the practical, but do not rush; this is a season for inner alignment rather than outer haste. You are being asked to look past the illusion of chaos and into the essence of what remains true.

Hope is your anchor.

It is far more than wishful thinking; hope is an active, goal-directed mindset. It restores your sense of agency, allowing you to identify exactly what you can influence even when the path ahead seems blurred. By cultivating a "vibration of hope," you build the resilience necessary to persevere through adversity with your well-being intact.

When we practice hope—through reflection and intentional goal-setting—we enhance our mental, physical, and social health. It provides a mental refuge, helping us navigate emotional turbulence and emerge with a clearer sense of purpose.

Practices to Reinforce Your Hope:

Quiet the Mind: Engage in mindfulness or journaling to reconnect with your inner resources.

Look for the Good: Actively seek out and celebrate what is good, supportive, and true (ego-less truth). There IS so much good happening - find it, feel it, bask in it!!

Share what is Good: Share hope-filled stories, the good you see, feel, and have found. Inspire optimism in yourself and your community. What else is possible?

Check in with Your Self: Revisit your core values and align with them; ensure your daily actions match your inner essence.

This week's CYWY offerings include:

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Thank you for reading and being an active member of the CYWY community - see you on Zoom or in one of our Facebook groups.

Intentional Living Circle

Awareness Before Reactivity

Guided by Sophia Carmien

Tuesday, 3/10 7:00 PM Mountain

Learn to recognize the “wake-up call” of your Enneagram type, early signs you may be slipping into less healthy patterns, and how to respond with greater awareness and care.

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Empowered Living Chats

The Enneagram isn't about fixing or changing you; it offers you the tools to see yourself and make conscious choices.

Empowered Living Chats, guided by Nancy Markow, offer an opportunity to pause, connect, and experience what is shared in Empowered Living. Each session expands on a chapter in the book. We began on 2/20.

The next Chat is...

Fri 3/13 10-Noon MST

Topic: Emotional Regulation and Responsibility

Assignment:

Read chapter 3 in the Empowered Living book - complete exercises

Whether you are new to the system or have already identified your personality type lens, this Chat exposes how to use and apply the system, from its roots to its wings, in your everyday life. These chats are a place to go deeper.

Mark your calendar - Here is the Chat schedule through the end of March:
3/13, 3/20, 3/27